The National tribune., 1887-09-01
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY 1887

land Sept 20. Headquarters VIII be established
at the Striebinger House.
ID. w. Lowdon, Aberdeen: The third annual
Reunion OF the survivors Of the 10th Ohio will
be held at Aberdeen, Brown Co., Oct. 20 and
81.
J. L. Kitzmiller. Canton The 18th annual
Reunion OF the survivors OF the 26th Independ-
ent Battery, Ohio l.. A., was held at Myers's
Lake, Canton, Aug Is and 49, Tents, camp
equipage, army rations with some few extrasl,
cOlored cooks, etc, had been provided by the
Canton comrades. Resolutions of regret on the
death Of Gen. b. F. Potts were adopted. The
following officers were then elected for the en-
suing year: President +. ID. Yost; V.-P., J. f.
kitzmiler; Treas, w. III. Buckins; Sec, j.
Hunt. The next Reunion will be held at
Myers's Lake, Canton. the third Thursday and
Friday in August, 1883.
The Reunion of the survivors Of the 95th
Ohio was held at London Aug. Is. A general
good time was had. Mayor Hamilton turned
the city over TO the boys in blue, guaranteeing
them the fullest liberty. Capt. L. B. Potts,
President made an eloquent response. The
program usual on such occasions was carried
out. SeIg't James Burns was elected President
of the association for the ensuing year, and
John Reese Secretary. The next Reunion will
be held at Columbus.
J. Converse, Plain City: The 11th annual
Reunion of the survivors Of the 12lst Ohio was
held at this place on the 18th of August, and
was grand success in every particular. Our
loyal and patriotic people turned out en- masse
TO welcome the old heroes nearly 1000 being
on the grounds, where free dinner table was
set. The Plain City Division, Uniform Rank
X. p, Chas. Amann Camp, No. 4, s. Of ", and
Harry Scribner Post, No. 222, GAR, with all
ex-solders and sailors, turned out to serve as
escorts, accompanied by the Marysville Band
and an immense drum corps. Comrades were
met at the station and escorted to the City Hall,
and thence to the grove. under the manage
ment of Post Commander J. NJ. Sells, who was
Marshal of the day. Mayor Martin delivered
an address of welcome. which was responded to
by Serg't AlonZo Skidmore in a very happy
manner After dinner Rev. j. M. Rife, for
merly Captain in the 9TH w. Va. Cav, delivered
an Grafton that held the audience as if by
spell for an hour. The march to town was made
IN regular order, when the business meeting
took place. Eleven deaths were reported,
and Sunbury, Delaware Co., chosen for the next
Reunion, which will be held the third Thurs
day in August, 1s58. Seventy-one members of
the regiment then grouped themselves in front
Of Comrade j. Q. Converse's residence, and had
a 14xl7 photograph taken. The evening Camp
fire was well attended and most enjoyable
affair.
Ii. J. Pool, Secretary. Nevada: The survivors
of the Hath Ohio will hold their first Reunion
al BlOOmuale, MOO0 To-, sept. 10.
o. l.. Roushey. Dallas: The surviving COM
rades Of Co. +. SD Pa, will hold Reunion at
the Dallas Fair Grounds, Sept. 10.
l.. +. Becker Clinton: The 18th annual Re-
union of the survivors OF the 10th Ohio. held
at Canal Fulton, Stark Co., Aug. IL and l8 was
the grandest in the history Of that organization.
The city was beautifully decorated. The prin-
cipal thoroughfares were spanued by five arches.
Large banners and flags were suspended across
the different streets.i Three large tents were
pitched on the school grounds. where a free
dinner was served both days. Capt. w. q.
Myers delivered the address of welcome. He
was responded to by Hon. l.. ID. Woodwork, of
Youngstown, formerly Major of the 10th.
These remarks were. followed by an excellent
program OF music, singing, reeitations, etc.
Rev. ID. w. Sprinkle, OF Ashland, delivered his
lecture on prison Life In Andersonville"
The following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President, J. III. Frerry, Ravenns; (;
V.-P., Charles Perky, Wahoo. Neb.; Sec, III. r.
Packer, Canton; Treas, A. J. Kicks, Massillon.
The next Reunion will be held at Myers
Lake, near Canton, on the second Wednesday
and Thursday of August. 1855.
l.. G.. Hunt, Mt. Vernon; The survivors of
the Goth Ohio held Reunion at Shelby Aug.
IL and Is. which was largely attended. ResO-
lutions Of regret were adopted on the death of
Col. Chas. Whittelsey. A letter was read from
Gen. Force, life President of the association,
now travelling in Europe. Col. Harry Wilson.
Sidney was elected First Vice-President; Capt.
JAS McCracken, Mt. Gilead Second Vice Presi-
dent; Capt. VIM. McCracken and Levi Cassil
Secretaries. The next Reunion will % held at
Mt. Gilead Aug. %, 1888.
s. T. Bailey. Canal Winchester: The 14th
annual Reunion OF the survivors Of the 18th
Ohio will be held at Canal Winchester Sept. 20.
There viii be Reunion of the survivors Of
Co. +. l29th Ohio. at Jackson Sept %.
John T. Booth, Hartwell: The Reunion of
the surviving members of the Both Ohio, held
at Athens Aug. l9 was a grand success The
address of welcome was delivered by Maj.
Townsend. and was responded to by Comrade
Drake. Addresses were also made by Coils. K.
l.. Nye and w. S. Wilson. and Maj. Thomas NJ.
Turner The speech making was interspersed
with music. singing. recitations, etc. At the
business meeting held in the afternoon a COM
mittee was appointed to revise the manuscript
of the historian Of the regiment and prepare
the book for publication. The subscription
price was fixed at $3.50. The following Off
GERS were then elected for the ensuing year
President Gen. ii. F. Devol, Kansas City: w.
p, Col w. s. Wilson, Athens; Sec, Prof E. S.
Grant. Middleport; Historian, j. Il. Booth,
Hartwell. Addresses were made by Capt. Levi
Barber, Capt. James Stanley. Capt. w. A.
Walden, L. S. Grant, Ezra Green, and others.
Ii was decided to hold the next Reunion at
Middleport.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Patrick Mullen, Battery A, 4th u. S. Art,
1854 Howard ST., Philadelphia, would like the
addresses of the survivors of the battery for the
purpose of holding Reunion.
David X. Bryan, Johnstown: The survivors
of the saith Pa. will hold their first Reunion in
Johnstown on the 29th of September.
The veterans of Huntingdon County will
hold their annual Reunion at Hunting
don, commencing Sept. 20 and continue un-
I'll the 23d The centennial anniversary OF
the County will also be celebrated during
the week. The 23d inst. will be observed
as Grand Army Day. Among the features
of this day will be a sham battle and a
cavalry fight. The Posts of the County will
camp under canvas beginning on the 10th, and
will break camp on the oath. A great time is
anticipated.
The survivors of the 140th Pa. will hold Re.
union at Waynesburg Oct. IL.
WEST VIRGINIA.
The third Reunion of the West Virginia Cen.
trail Veteran Association-blHe and gray-will
be held at the Fair Grounds near Clarksburg
Sept. and 8.
WISCONSIN,.
T. p Northrop, Chicago, ILL.,: The annual
Reunion OF the survivors of Cos. B and l. 22d
Wis. will be held &c Beloit Friday, Sept. 20
All members Of these two companies are ear
nestly requested to- attepd, accompanied by
their families. "a
THE THIRTEENTH CORPS.
The Question OF n Badge tP be Considered at st
Louis.